Looking to go beyond the usual tourist trail? These hand-picked hidden gems reveal the soul of 이스탄불 — from quiet courtyards and secret gardens to offbeat museums and tucked-away cafés.
1. Süleymaniye Tea Garden
A peaceful escape just steps from the Grand Bazaar, this garden café offers panoramic views of the Golden Horn and a serene atmosphere hidden behind mosque walls.
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2. Firuzağa Café
Tucked behind a narrow alley in Cihangir, this laid-back café is beloved by locals — and nearly invisible to tourists. Perfect for people-watching with Turkish tea in hand.
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3. Santral Istanbul Energy Museum Garden
This former power station turned creative campus has an abandoned garden that’s become an accidental masterpiece of street art, wildflowers, and student life.
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